Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Cupid

In classical mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the god of war Mars. He is also known as Amor. His Greek counterpart is Eros. Although Eros is generally portrayed as a slender winged youth in Classical Greek art, during the Hellenistic period, he was increasingly portrayed as a chubby boy.

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#5,468 (1981)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1981
First Year
2023
Last Year
1981
Peak Year
#5468
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Cupid

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In classical mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the god of war Mars. He is also known as Amor. His Greek counterpart is Eros. Although Eros is generally portrayed as a slender winged youth in Classical Greek art, during the Hellenistic period, he was increasingly portrayed as a chubby boy.

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Etymology
The name Cupīdō ('passionate desire') is a derivative of Latin cupiō , cupĕre ('to desire'), itself from Proto-Italic *kup-i- , which may reflect *kup-ei- ('to desire'; cf. Umbrian cupras , South Picene kuprí ). The latter ultimately stems from the Proto-Indo-European verbal stem *kup-(e)i- ('to tremble, desire'; cf. Old Irish accobor 'desire', Sanskrit prá-kupita - 'trembling, quaking', Old Church Slavonic kypĕti 'to simmer, boil').

The Story of Cupid

Cupid first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 6 Cupids were born — ranking #5,468 that year. As of 2026, Cupid ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Cupids have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Cupid

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cupid is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Cupide
  • Cupit
  • Cubit
  • Cupids
  • Cupido
  • Cupa
  • Cubed
  • Cupo
  • Kewpie
  • Cupi
  • Qaid
  • Qet

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cupid

What does the name Cupid mean?
In classical mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the god of war Mars. He is also known as Amor. His Greek counterpart is Eros. Although Eros is generally portrayed as a slender winged youth in Classical Greek art, during the Hellenistic period, he was increasingly portrayed as a chubby boy.
How popular is Cupid in 2026?
In 2026, Cupid ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Cupid most popular?
Cupid reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #5,468 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Cupid a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Cupid is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Cupid?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cupid include Shingo, Damasio, Emerito. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Cupid

Cupid is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Cupid's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #5,468. Use the chart and map above to compare Cupid's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.